Read about recent NCHS art and performances.
Britt Hijkoop
Tonight, Wednesday, May 19, marks the opening of Artmageddon, the 23rd annual Senior Art Exhibition. The gallery will feature several one-person shows, all created by the graduating class’ artists. The show will begin at 6 pm and will include live music and complimentary refreshments.
Last week, the LOL gallery exhibition made it’s official debut in the lobby. The original student work is themed, “artwork that makes you smile.”
The LOL gallery exhibition opening was moved from its original date, March 25th, to this Thursday, April 15th at 6 pm in the lobby, due to inclement weather and school cancellations. The theme of the gallery is “artwork that makes you smile,” and students from all grades were invited to submit humorous artwork. The Gallery Committee selected the pieces to be displayed in the gallery exhibition.
Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
When did you start playing the violin?
I actually started playing the piano at age four, and I continued with that for ten years. I started playing the violin in third grade to help with my piano training, but I felt more free with the violin. The piano is mainly a solo instrument, but you can play the violin with other people in quartets, groups, or orchestras. I liked the opportunity to play with other musicians.
What are your practices like? Do you play in any selective orchestras?
Since I’m a junior, I’m trying to focus on academics this year. Last year, however, I used to practice two to three hours each night and then six hours a day on the weekends with my teacher. My practice schedule is not as consistent now, but when I do practice it’s for a long time. I used to play in the Norwalk Youth Symphony and I’ve participated in the Western Regionals and All-State Orchestras…
Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
At 7 pm last night, orchestra and band students flooded the Lapham Auditorium with music for the Spring Instrumental Music Concert.
The orchestra, conducted by Orchestra Director Leo Ficks, took to the stage first. They played five songs, ranging from classical to modern. Since the bassists are “often lost on the back of the stage”, Mr. Ficks brought them to the front to play Basses Loaded. Each bassist performed a solo in this piece and was accompanied by the rest of the orchestra. Mr. Ficks noted that size and quality of the five-person bass section was impressive for a high school orchestra…
